The Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to involve RB Mossis Madu more down the stretch, according to offensive coordinator Greg Olson. "I don't know if I'd call it a package of plays, but we are getting him more involved," Olson said. "We're going to continue to add to what we do with him." Madu ran eight times for 25 yards in his season debut in Week 13. The Bucs think Madu can develop into a solid third-down back.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB LeGarrette Blount (knee), who will return to game action in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints, will be the team's primary back and will even stay on the field for third downs with RB Earnest Graham (Achilles') out for the year. "Oh yeah, I know I'm going to play third downs in this game," Blount said. "I'm probably not going to play all of them, but I know I'm going to play quite a few of them." RBs Kregg Lumpkin and Mossis Madu will spell Blount on occasion on third downs. Blount said he is fully recovered from his knee injury.